Production Manager

Ready Foods is a family-owned company. Over the years, we have grown Ready Foods into a medium sized company. We have been able to do this because we have a strong company culture that promotes inclusion and respect for the dignity of all people. We are looking for a Production Manager who shares our commitment to people. Our new Production Supervisor must be a servant leader and able to lead with humility.

With nearly fifty years of manufacturing experience, Ready Foods is a mature, stable, and operationally intensive business. We are excellent at what we do and continually strive for perfection. Ready Foods has embraced lean manufacturing as our operating philosophy. We take inspiration from the Toyota Production System and the principles elucidated by Shigeo Shingo and Taiichi Ohno.

Our new Production Manager will be responsible for the execution of production goals and objectives during their shift.  The Manager will create a safe environment aligned with Ready Foods safety values.  In addition, they must create a team culture that is in alignment with Ready Foods’ mission, vision and strategic plans. The position is a full-time salaried position reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Strategic Plan Execution: Implement strategic plan for the execution of plant production. 
2. Operational Excellence: Manage production capabilities.  Manage waste elimination initiatives.  Role model a culture of safe work practices and continuous improvement.
3.  Manage Production Schedules: Collaborate with other departments to ensure productions schedules are met.   
4. Create team environment aligned with company mission and vision: Improve production capabilities.   Learn about and implement Lean practices.  Maintain company culture with reliability, honor, and trust. 
5. Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable: Lead, manage and develop Production supervisors. Follow Lean principles. Ensure successful teamwork. Demonstrate and require dedication and discipline as a servant leader.  Instill a culture of meeting commitments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5 years of experience in a production management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and other food safety regulations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive results.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Life, STD and LTD
• 401k Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Sick pay
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Year End Bonuses* (based on company performance)
• Holiday Party